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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

I want to thank "Anonymous" on Tumblr who requested a Christmas Bethyl piece.

"Brighter than a star" features Daryl decorating Beth with fairy lights on Christmas Eve, snow falling all around them, while she stares serenely at the snow globe in her hands. I wanted to add a little special moment from the Walking Dead, so if you look closely at the globe, you will see it's the run-down shack from episode "Still" engulfed in flames. Because that moment is where they really connected in the story line, and holds a special place in their hearts.

Wednesday, April 09, 2014

In episode "Still" of the Walking Dead, when Daryl lashes out at Beth during their drinking game, the first thing he yells is, "I've never had a frozen yogurt!"

Of course, we all know this has a much deeper meaning to him than just dessert. It meant he never had a normal life, with a family that cared for him. He was always fending for himself and learning to survive, whether it be out in the woods or the unwanted attention of his abusive father.

In this piece, I wanted Daryl to experience some of that normalcy. After the burning-down-the-house scene, they come across an abandoned summer camp. Beth and Daryl find a stash of food, some fishing nets, and the primary ingredients to create S'mores!

They find a sturdy tree-house nearby, a lake full of fish and Beth teaches Daryl how to make this traditional night time campfire treat as part of their dinner.

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

"Oh." - such a small, yet meaningful moment of clarity in the kitchen scene of the Walking Dead's episode "Alone."

Beth asks Daryl what changed his mind about good people still remaining in this world, and though at first he seems reluctant to give a definitive answer, Beth is relentless. When she asks him again, "What changed your mind?" Daryl pauses, seems even uncertain at first, then his gaze focuses on her.

And there is silence.

So much is being conveyed with his expression and non-answer alone, words seem almost intrusive. It's only when the moment seems to weigh heavily in the air, do we see Beth realize...something.